The Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver a eulogy for late “Queen Of Soul Food” Sylvia Woods at her funeral Wednesday in Westchester. “Other places served soul food, but it was the sweet matron persona of Sylvia Woods that made us all feel like we were home with mama — that kind of sweet …

The USTA will host its 6th Annual Casting Call to select children aged 12 and under to perform at the 2012 US Open which is held from Aug 27 – Sept 9Winners will perform America the Beautiful live at Arthur Ashe Stadium during night sessions of this year’s US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.The auditions are free of charge. All will perform a cappella in front of a panel of judges from the music and entertainment industries.The young singers performing at the US Open always captivate the crowd in Arthur Ashe Stadium, said Gordon Smith, USTA Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer.The USTA will announce the final singer selections in mid-July. The winners will receive a US Open Gift Bag and Tickets to their performance session – in addition to exposure in front of as many as 24,000 fans in Arthur Ashe Stadium. For more information on the open casting call, including the official rules, log on tohttp://www.USOpen.org or http://www.StarFlowEntertainment.com

The Amsterdam News wants to know: Where’s Adriano Espaillat? Our Alison Gendar reports: In a Congressional endorsement, the newspaper slammed the state senator as a no-show in the newly redrawn 13th CD he wants to represent. “Espaillat did not even bother to respond to the Amsterdam …

Residents in Harlem are opening their doors to visitors interested in learning about the rich history of their landmarked homes, where famous people such as Kareem Abdul-Jabaar and Maya Angelou once lived.

Ailey at the Apollo (Tuesday) All the components of the Ailey organization — the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the Ailey School and Ailey Camp — will gather at the Apollo Theater for a gala program to benefit the Ailey School’s Scholarship Program and Ailey Arts in Education and Community Programs. At 7 p.m., Apollo Theater, 253 West 125th Street, Harlem, 212 405-9031, alvinailey.org; $350 to $750. (Jack Anderson)

Cooper-Hewitt Museum to open Harlem satellite while main branch of design museum undergoes renovation

The world-class Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum will take its place in Harlem later this month, opening a satellite branch at 111 Central Park North. The museum’s main branch is undergoing a two-year renovation.